Performance Area B

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Performance Area B: Instruction and Assessment

Standard B1: Communicates accurately and effectively with students
Benchmarks:
  1. Communicates clear instructions to students
  2. Utilizes a variety of methods to communicate with students
  3. Attempts to engage all students in discussion
  4. Uses effective questioning and discussion techniques


Standard B2: Defines learning expectations and provides timely evaluative feedback on student performance
Benchmarks:
  1. Communicates learning expectations considering developmental needs
  2. Provides timely feedback regarding student performance


Standard B3: Uses appropriate assessment techniques to guide instruction
Benchmarks:
  1. Communicates clearly assessment criteria to students
  2. Monitors individual student and class progress
  3. Uses the results of assessments to guide instruction


Standard B4: Uses appropriate assessment techniques to measure and report student learning
Benchmarks:
  1. Utilizes multiple sources of information to assess students’ learning
  2. Assesses students using SAS standards and benchmarks
  3. Uses appropriate assessment tools
  4. Uses appropriate assessment strategies for ESOL and AS students
  5. Creates reports using multiple sources of information
  6. Celebrates achievement of student learning goals
  7. Maintains accurate documentation



Standard B5: Motivates and engages all students in meaningful learning and growth
Benchmarks:
  1. Utilizes diverse instructional strategies and resources
  2. Provides opportunities for higher level thinking skills
  3. Provides opportunities for active engagement
  4. Makes learning relevant in a variety of ways
  5. Conveys enthusiasm for learning and teaching
  6. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student engagement


Standard B6: Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of their students
Benchmarks:
  1. Differentiates content, process, product, and /or learning environment
  2. Differentiates according to students’ interest, readiness, and learning profile
  3. Differentiates according to English language proficiency
  4. Differentiates to promote literacy learning


Standard B7: Integrates the use of technology in instruction and learning goals
Benchmarks:
  1. Demonstrates understanding of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and benchmarks appropriate to grade level for students
  2. Integrates appropriately the use of technology as an instructional tool
  3. Uses technology routinely to enhance learning